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Ed Sullivan Bans The Rolling Stones
Today in 1967, Ed Sullivan bans The Rolling Stones for an eye-roll.In his prime, newspaper columnist and host Ed Sullivan could make or break an act. He asked Mick Jagger to change the lyrics of Let’s Spend The Night Together, to “Let’s Spend Some Time Together” (Video). Jagger complied, but rolled his eyes when he…
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Happy Birthday Today
Garroway with J. Fred MuggsHappy birthday Today. On this date in 1952, The Today Show, starring Dave Garroway, debuts on NBC TV. The program is WAY different today than it was then. (Video)Quoting Wikipedia, the program was the brainchild of television executive Sylvester Weaver, who was then vice president of NBC. Weaver was president of the company from…
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The Twist – Twice
Today in 1962, Chubby Checker was back to No.1 with The Twist. It first hit in 1960 and is the first record to top the charts on two separate occasions.
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Sex in the City Returns
Sex in the City, the popular HBO series charting the adventures of four New York women, is coming back to HBO/MAX in 2021.
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Just what were the Kingsmen Saying in Louie Louie?
Just what was Jack Ely singing when The Kingsmen recorded Louie Louie? The FBI studied the lyrics and some stations banned it.
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What You’ll See at CES
Today’s highlights, What’s hot at the Consumer Electronics Show? Stars who are turning 30 this year. Songs we love to sing in the car. Dion & the Belmonts debut on American Bandstand – We have the video. And much more music!Here’s some context as we get ready to take in the new gadgets come out…